Replacing 2 sporty cars with 1 sport car

[fido]

The OH has suggested my beloved E92 M3 is sold and I replace the RS Q3 with something I actually want to drive .. to be honest the only other car I like is the new-shape Q3 RS / RS3 hatchback. Or do I scratch the M2 Competition itch?

The M3 has now gone to auction and my budget should be around 50k. I don't want to spend more on something that will at most do 3k miles a year. I did look at an SQ2 / Golf R as I like compact cars but the Q3 seems the right size for the urban jungle without upsetting the eco-warriors(!)

P.S. Nothing with an Alfa badge .. :-)

Edited by fido on Friday 28th October 14:24

[cerb4.5lee]

If you can afford it then I personally wouldn't go from to 2 cars to only 1. If you do have to go down to 1 car though, then I reckon that the M2 Comp is definitely a really good choice.

[fido]

cerb4.5lee said:

If you can afford it then I personally wouldn't go from to 2 cars to only 1. If you do have to go down to 1 car though, then I reckon that the M2 Comp is definitely a really good choice.

We have 4 cars between us (including a fettled MX-5 which is literally a toy that is hidden away on occasions) but just seems a waste to have 2 cars for myself and seem to have less time to drive nowdays. I do wish I had a double garage but in London such things are a luxury. M2 Comp .. hmm .. i do always check them out on Autotrader.

[cerb4.5lee]

I'm with you then now thanks.

[georgeyboy12345]

Here are some probably quite unsuitable suggestions, but I had fun looking anyway

Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202209129...

A green one
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202209069...


Jaguar XE S, the 380 bhp version
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202208148...


A bit old, perhaps? Lexus ISF
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202209260...


Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X GSR FQ-360
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202105042...


Subaru WRX STI Type UK with 430 bhp
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202207298...

[ZX10R NIN]

At 50k as good as the M2 Competition is there's no way I'd be buying over the M3 Competition but it's nice to have the choice.

M3 Comp:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202209300...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202209270...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202210050...

Or with your budget you'll get a nice M4 CS:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202207288...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202209300...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202210130...

[cerb4.5lee]

ZX10R NIN said:

Or with your budget you'll get a nice M4 CS:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202207288...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202209300...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202210130...

[fido]

Good shout - however even if the M4 CS has a bit more power (and 'CS' badging) I prefer the slightly smaller M2 Comp. The M2 CS is already priced as another collectors car. Sigh.

[ZX10R NIN]

fido said:

Good shout - however even if the M4 CS has a bit more power (and 'CS' badging) I prefer the slightly smaller M2 Comp. The M2 CS is already priced as another collectors car. Sigh.

I'd suggest test driving a CS & then the M2, you may find yourself surprised by the CS it's a clear step on from the competition chassis wise.